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Aug 1, 20221 min read
Week 13: Activities
Free exploration of surroundings: incorporates touch, sight, hearing Gather items from the woods that are broken or have fallen to the...

Aug 1, 20221 min read
Week 13: Teratogens
"A teratogen is something that can cause birth defects or abnormalities in a developing embryo or fetus upon exposure. Teratogens include...


Jul 27, 20221 min read
Week 12: Brain Architecture
Assignment #3 Lets take a look at how our experiences affect our brain development!
Jul 19, 20222 min read
Week 12: BIG Takeaways
This weeks BIG questions: After you have completed reading and watching the content what are your thoughts? I found the data on "habit...


Jul 19, 20221 min read
Week 11: 4 functions of the brain
Why is brain development important in child development? Due to the intense periods of growth in the first few years, children are most...


Jul 14, 20221 min read
Week 10: Sensitive Periods
* Please see "reference page" for all cited material.


Jul 7, 20221 min read
Week 9: Milestone Pamphlet
Please see below a link to my Canva Pamphlet Presentation on Developmental Milestones

Jun 29, 20221 min read
Week 8: Diversity and Inclusion
As an educator my role within the classroom is to facilitate an environment for all students to do their best learning. Teachers will...


Jun 29, 20221 min read
Week 8: Nipissing Checklist
*Thoughts and opinions on these list's are my own.


Jun 23, 20221 min read
Week 8: DD+M
Developmental Domains and Milestones Why is it important to have awareness of the developmental domains and milestones in child develop?...


Jun 23, 20221 min read
Week 7- Observations:
The importance of observation in child development: Observation in child development is essential to identify a child's typical behaviour...


Jun 15, 20221 min read
Week 6: Theorist/Theories Infographic
Please click here to see my infographic on Canva.ca https://www.canva.com/design/DAFDtN_OY38/qbAvJjcTiwhXv-l_HukOwQ/watch?utm_content=DAF...


Jun 6, 20221 min read
Week 4: The Theory of Theorist, Urie Bronfenbrenner (1917-2005)
The Ecological Systems Theory Spark notes video version: In-depth Video Explanation The Five Systems: - Micro: family, school,...


Jun 6, 20221 min read
Week 4: The Theory of Theorist, Jean Piaget (1896- 1980)
The Theory of Cognitive Development Take Away Points - Children think differently but are not less competent - TCD focused on development...


May 23, 20222 min read
Week 3: The Theory of Theorist, Albert Bandura (1925- 2021)
Observe - Model - Imitate Social Learning Theory- Renamed in 1986 to Social Cognitive Theory How we learn from our social experiences....
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